Is the DIR command a thing of the past?

I was recently playing around in DOS and started fooling around with the DIR switches. Using the command prompt is still a great way to perform file management tasks. Witht the DIR command, you can list short and long filenames with plenty of details. One switch I find helpful is the /B switch; it lists long filenames and no details. You can also combine switches as needed. You can access the switch menu by typing the following: